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You need to be saving money if you’re going to pay for your education and survive — but the last thing you want is to miss out on activities happening at your university. By saving money, you can have enough available for when something fun is going on. 1. Stick to a Budget Draw up a budget that covers your housing, utilities, food, and other essentials. It may take you a couple weeks to figure out just how much you need for each. Subtract this amount from your monthly income, along with a backup amount for emergencies. Then, figure out how much you can afford for non-essential pleasures. The trick is to never exceed that amount. 2. Cook Your Meals Meal plans are expensive, as is eating out. You can save money by preparing as many meals as possible at home. This includes brewing your own coffee instead of grabbing a latte on the way to class. Cooking meals is much easier for students living off campus than for those in a McMaster residence , but it is possible to an extent wha...

Living off campus is desirable to most college or university students. However, not everyone has the means to live off campus. For some students it’s more ideal than for others. While, every student has their reasons for moving to off-campus housing, some reasons are more common amongst them. Below are a few of the most common reasons for moving off campus. No Rules to Follow but Your Own On-campus living comes with numerous rules, including major noise ordinances, bans against or regulations on overnight guests, visitor sign-ins, curfews and more. However, the only rules you have to follow in your own apartment are those you create. Of course, you’ll need to maintain respectful noise levels, but there won’t be a curfew, you can have overnight guests or just guests as often as you like, cook at any time and so much more. It’s Truly Your Space Dorm rooms are often shared and not very private. Living on campus can be a lot like living at home in your room. However, with a ...